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The virtual academy online school is allowing one junior to move at his pace and compete in martial arts. For Green River resident Timothy Radosevich, a traditional school setting wasn't going to work for him any longer. Radosevich said he first started with Wyoming Connections Academy when he was in the eighth grade. Prior to that, Radosevich was attending Lincoln Middle School. "I got really sick at the end of the year," he said. Radosevich said another reason for the change was his parents...
For Christians, nothing symbolizes to the true meaning of Christmas more than a nativity scene. Knowing this, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and parish council member, Dick Fischer, wanted to bring something special to his church. For the second year in a row, the church hosted a come to the manager event. During this event, church members are encouraged to lend the church their nativity scenes, which are then put on display. Church members and visitors alike were invited to look at the s...
Dave and Kathleen Anderson are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Dec. 16. Dave and Kathleen spent most of their life in Green River and are now back on the family farm outside Idaho Falls. They plan to celebrate their anniversary in Coalville, Utah, with family. From their six children they have 27 grandchildren and four great, grandchildren. "Can you believe she stayed with me for 50 years?" Dave said....
It was a beautiful sun-filled morning for the annual Christmas card ride. Both the horses and their riders enjoyed nice temperatures and a near windless morning. "This had to have been one of the best days we've every had," Herald Schultz, Sweetwater County National Pony Express ride captain, said. For the past 16 years, the express riders have been taking Christmas cards from Green River to Rock Springs and it always seemed like every year it was snowing, blowing or a combination or both, he...
Children not only created cardboard cars with their families, but they may have created lasting memories too. Last Wednesday, children from both Green River and Rock Springs Headstart met at the Rock Springs Springs facility to eat snacks, and watch a movie in the cardboard cars they created. Students were treated to hot dogs and popcorn while they watched the movie, Erin Barbuto, Headstart Family and Community Partnerships Manager, said. Prior to the movie, children were encouraged to build a...
Oct. 5, 2017, will forever be engraved in the Johnson family's minds as the day their lives changed. Ashley Johnson said it was on that day when they found out her youngest son, James, 2, has Leukemia. She said James had caught a cold and he just wasn't getting better. In fact, the cold turned into a double ear infection that wouldn't go away even after antibiotics were being administered. Ashley said she just knew something wasn't right. Usually, when James or one of her other children would...
The parking lot was full of vacant cars, while Christmas Craft goers were busy going from room to room to look at unique gifts. On Saturday, the Golden Hour Senior Center hosted its annual Christmas Craft Fair. Each room was packed from front to back with tables full of assorted crafts, candles, nick knacks, essential oils, pottery, glasswork, fossils and Christmas decorations. Ruby Chambers of Ruby's Fine Gifts was busy selling inventory she had stored in her house. Chambers said she was there...
With at least 35 craft vendors signed up to attend, the Golden Hour Senior Center’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair is an event residents will want to attend. Acting activities coordinator Kathy McCormick said those looking for a unique and one-of-a-kind gift will not want to miss this fair. For a $1 admission fee on both Friday and Saturday, residents can look through more than 35 craft booths or visit the five food vendors. The doors will open on Friday at 4 p.m. and will remain open until 7 p...
Western Wyoming Community College will host author and archivist John Waggener, in a historical discussion of Interstate 80 connecting Laramie and Walcott Junction on Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., in room 1302. Waggener is an archivist at the University of Wyoming’s American Heritage Center and writer of the book “The Snow Chi Minh Trail: The History of I-80 Between Laramie and Walcott Junction.” The 77-mile stretch of highway got its nickname “Snow Chi Minh Trail” from long-haul truckers negatively referencing the Ho Chi Minh Trail, in Vietnam....
Longtime hospital employee Tami Love is the new chief financial officer for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. CEO Irene Richardson made the announcement earlier this month. “Tami will be an excellent addition to our executive team,” Richardson said. “Her commitment and experience is a perfect fit for this role. Love started at MHSC in 2000 as an accounting analyst and has been the hospital controller (finance director) since 2010. During that time, she oversaw the Fiscal Services Department, responsible for maintaining the general ledge...
Wyoming mystery author C.M. Wendelboe is visiting Rock Springs on Friday, Dec. 8. Stop by Rock Springs Library, 400 C. Street, at noon to see him. He will be talking about his books and giving tips to anyone looking to get published. Wendelboe’s books include the Spirit Road Mystery series and his newly released novels “Backed to the Wall: A Tucker Ashley Western Adventure” and “Hunting the Five Point Killer: A Bitter Wind Mystery.” Wendelboe entered the law enforcement profession when he was discharged from the Marines as the Vietnam W...
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming National Guard troops serving in Kuwait. Barrasso visited with members of the Wyoming Air National Guard's 187th Airlift Squadron who are stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. The 187th supports airlift operations across the Middle East region. "Sharing Thanksgiving with Wyoming troops overseas is always an honor," Barrasso said. "There are 106 members of the Wyoming Air National Guard's 187th Airlift Squadron se...
Residents will have the opportunity to watch two one-act plays performed by Green River High School students Monday evening, giving them a glimpse at what the high school's theater students will perform at the Wyoming State Thespian Festival in Casper Dec. 1-2. The plays, "The New Medicine Show" and "Down Came the Rain," will start at 7 p.m. at the GRHS Theater. According to ticket information at www.showtix4u.com, seating in the orchestra section is $4 per ticket, preferred seating is $5 a...
The Green River High School Speech and Debate team came home with its first, first-place trophy and is hoping to obtain more this season. The team recently traveled to Riverton to compete in its tournament. The team took first place with 274 points, while the second-place team obtained 105 points. “There were only nine schools in attendance and so our tournament host decided to break it up to small schools, medium schools and large schools by population,” head coach Carina White said. This put...
The program centered around honoring those who served or are still serving in the military. On Friday, Monroe Intermediate School students hosted a program for veterans. With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, the program was hosted Friday morning. Kicking off the program, was a warm welcome from MIS principal Anne-Marie Covey. "Veterans Day isn't just one day a year, it's every day," Covey said. As Americans its important to honor the ones who have fought to ensure this country's...
In a packed dining room at the Golden Hour Senior Center, veterans were treated to a free meal and a brief service. Members of the VFW Post No. 2321, American Legion Posts No. 24 and 28 and American Legion and VFW auxiliaries were on hand to make the event special by making sure the flags were presented. Once the flags were presented, those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang "The Star-Spangled Banner." After a short video was played about the sacrifices veterans made,...
The goal is simple: send as many soldiers a Christmas card as possible. This is the same goal Green River resident Harry Holler has made for several years, however he wanted to make sure everyone knew it wasn’t just him behind the project. “There is one person I rely one more than anybody to do this,” Holler said. “That’s Lori Hastert.” Holler said for as long as he’s been collecting Christmas cards for the troops, Hastert has been helping. “I can’t say enough good things about her,” she s...
The Mrs. Wyoming America Pageant is now accepting applications from married women to represent Green River as a state finalist in the 2018 pageant being held next spring. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Wyoming and U.S. citizen, and married at the time of the pageant to be considered. “We are looking for articulate, well-rounded, beautiful married women with an interest in trying something new as majority of our ladies have never participated in a pageant before,” Emily Stark, Director the Mrs. Wyoming America Pag...
The Veteran Services Offices would like to remind all veterans that there is free assistance to help them connect with their earned benefits. There are offices in Rock Springs, Green River, Kemmerer and Pinedale as part of a Tri-County Effort. Veterans are encouraged to stop by, visit with VSO representatives, and check on any updates or possible new benefits. The VSO can assist veterans with applications, questions and navigating the VA on topics such as healthcare, compensation, education, appeals and reconsiderations, memorial benefits,...
Dayton Lee Vernon Trevor and Shelby Vernon of Green River recently announced the birth of their son Dayton Lee Vernon. He was born Oct. 21, 2017, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Constance Organ Rodriguez Edgar and Christine Rodriguez of Green River recently announced the birth of their daughter Constance Organ Rodriguez. She was born Oct. 19, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Logan Paul Siegismund Russell Siegismund and Nicole Degelbeck of Green River recently announced the birth of their son Logan Paul Siegismund. He...
Three Green River Lady Wolves volleyball players were named to All Conference and two were selected for All State. Lady Wolves Katie Banks, Andri Dewey and Hannah Hix were selected for All Conference, while Banks and Dewey were selected for All State. All Conference players are chosen by a nomination and voting process. “As a coach I cannot vote for my own athletes,” head coach Rikki Shantz said. After All-Conference selections are complete, the 4A division coaches once again vote to determine w...
Despite the cold and snowy weather, parents still brought their children to the Sweetwater County Library toddler time. Every Monday, starting at 10:30 a.m., youth services department employees at the library host toddler time, which is an early literacy program designed to get children listening to books at a very young age. During this toddler time, youth services librarian Becky Iwen, focused the program around getting ready for bed. The toddlers were asked what they do to prepare for bed,...
